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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,273.75, 403,338.06 and 158,137.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,273.75, 403,338.06 and 158,137.75 is: 218,230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,273.75 : 403,338.06 = 158,137.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,273.75/403,338.06 = 158,137.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,273.75x = 403,338.06 × 158,137.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,273.75x = 63,782,973,297.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,782,973,297.77/292,273.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,230.25

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